• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.501-509
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• 2022

Background Acute facial nerve iatrogenic or traumatic injury warrants rapid management with the goal of reestablishing nerve continuity within 72 hours. However, reconstructive efforts should be performed up to 12 months from the time of injury since facial musculature may still be viable and thus facial tone and function may be salvaged. Methods Data of all patients who underwent facial nerve repair following iatrogenic or traumatic injury were retrospectively collected and assessed. Paralysis etiology, demographics, operative data, postoperative course, and outcome were examined. Results Twenty patients underwent facial nerve repair during the years 2004 to 2019. Data were available for 16 of them. Iatrogenic injury was the common category (n = 13, 81%) with parotidectomy due to primary parotid gland malignancy being the common surgery (n = 7, 44%). Nerve repair was most commonly performed during the first 72 hours of injury (n = 12, 75%) and most of the patients underwent nerve graft repair (n = 15, 94%). Outcome was available for 12 patients, all of which remained with some degree of facial paresis. Six patients suffered from complete facial paralysis (50%) and three underwent secondary facial reanimation (25%). There were no major operative or postoperative complications. Conclusion Iatrogenic and traumatic facial nerve injuries are common etiologies of acquired facial paralysis. In such cases, immediate repair should be performed. For patients presenting with facial paralysis following previous surgery or trauma, nerve repair should be considered up to at least 6 months of injury. Longstanding paralysis is best treated with standard facial reanimation procedures.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.1186-1197
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• 2022

Objectives: A case study about the effectiveness of integrative Korean medicine treatment in a psychogenic tremor patient. Case presentation: A 36-year-old male diagnosed with psychogenic tremor with low back pain underwent 29 days of inpatient treatment and 4 weeks of outpatient treatment. His pattern identification was a psychogenic tremor of the weakness of the heart and gall bladder (SimDamHeoGup) type. The treatments were herbal medicine and acupuncture. He took Cheongshimondam-tang for 29 days and Chunwangbosim-dan for 6 weeks when he had symptoms. He also received acupuncture for 20 minutes twice a day at GB20 (Pungji), L14 (Hapgok), HT4 (Yeongdo), PC6 (Naegwan), HT7 (Sinmun), GB34 (Yangleungcheon), ST36 (Joksamni), SP6 (Sameumgyo), and LR3 (Taechung). After 8 weeks of treatment, the Fahn Tolosa Marin rating (FTM) scale of his tremor, at rest, dropped from Grade 4 on both upper extremities, trunk, and both lower extremities at the time of admission to Grade 2 in both upper extremities and trunk, and Grade 0 in both lower extremities at the time of discharge. His Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) score decreased from 38 to 7, and his numerical rating scale (NRS) decreased from 8 to 1 for low back pain and from 9 to 2 for tremor. A follow-up visit to the hospital 2 months after the end of treatment confirmed continued symptom improvements and no significant side effects. Conclusions: This study suggests the possibility of treating psychogenic tremor using only Korean medicine treatments. Further studies with control groups and long-term follow-up are needed.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.533-547
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• 2022

This study investigated the hair growth effect of Schisandra chinensis extract (TS-SC) and TS-SC fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum (TS-SCLF) on human dermal papilla cells (hDPCs). The production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), keratinocyte growth factor/fibroblast growth factor 7 (KGF/FGF-7) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) were examined. The secretion rates of VEGF and KGF/FGF-7 were high in TS-SC, and the secretion rates of IGF-1 and HGF were high in TS-SCLF. TGF-β1 was inhibited in a concentration-dependent manner in all samples. Gene expression of VEGF, IGF-1, KGF, HGF and alkaline phosphatase, relevant to hair growth, were examined. The data revealed that TS-SC and TS-SCLF successfully promoted hair growth in hDPCs. The IGF-1 gene was expressed in a dose-dependent manner in TS-SCLF. These results indicate that TS-SC and TS-SCLF fermented extract effectively promoted hair growth and gene expression relevant to hair growth in hDPCs. Used in clinical trials the test substance 'CMK-LPF01' showed a statistically significant increase in the number of hairs at 8 weeks, 16 weeks, and 24 weeks compared to before product use, and a change in hair growth, a secondary efficacy evaluation variable. Through additional research in the future, it is expected that "CMK-LPF01" can be developed as a functional material that can help alleviate symptoms of hair loss.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.33-48
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• 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the latest research trends regarding the traditional Chinese medicine treatment of plantar fasciitis and suggest the direction for future research. Methods We investigated recent clinical studies about traditional Chines medicine treatment for Plantar fasciitis through searching the electronic database of China National Knowledge Infrastructure. We analyzed the characteristics of selected studies according to study design, criteria for diagnosis and evaluation, periods, treatment methods. Results Twenty-six clinical studies published from 2018 to 2022 were analyzed. Acupuncture, herbal medication, herbal fumigation and washing, herbal integration, herbal external application, and manual therapy were performed for the treatment of plantar fasciitis in China. In particular, studies on acupuncture, herbal fumigation and washing, and manual therapy were actively conducted and all of these treatment methods were effective. Conclusions Various Chinese medical interventions are being studied in China for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. However, in order to reinforce evidence for effectiveness of treatment, additional high-level clinical studies are required. It is considered that additional research related to the Korean medicine treatment for plantar fasciitis is needed in the future in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.79-89
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• 2023

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate various application methods of focused ultrasound and apply them to clinical use in Korean medicine. Methods : Search was performed using the search engines of electronic databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), ScienceON, Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, Japan Science Technology Information Aggregator, Electronic (J-STAGE) and Citation Information by NII (CiNii), from inception to July 2023 without language limitation. Inclusion criteria were clinical studies including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and animal experimental studies related with focused ultrasound treatments for acupoints or meridian sinews. Results : Total 17 papers, 7 for RCT, 6 for in vivo animal studies, and other experimental studies, were finally selected. Indications used in studies were shoulder pain, back pain, chronic back pain, and degenerative knee arthritis. In experimental studies, studies on animal models of hypoxic ischemic brain damage and hyperlipidemia were also conducted. As for the acupoints, LR3, LI4, and ST36 were used in clinical studies and, in animal experimental studies, GV20, KI1, and ST36 were used. As for the dose, 4 studies below 3 W/cm² and 3 studies in the range of 0.625 to 5 W/cm² in clinical studies, and all studies did not exceed 5 W/cm². In animal experimental studies, 0.5 W/cm², 2 W/cm², 7.5 WW/cm², 15 W/cm², 10~20 W/cm² were used. In all three studies describing the penetration depth during irradiation, it was less than 1 cm. Conclusions : We suggest that focused ultrasound is an appropriate treatment tool for stimulating the acupoints to transfer heat energy. Future studies with rigorous and well-designed RCTs for various diseases will be required to ascertain the focused ultrasound stimulate acupoints or meridian sinews.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.141-148
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• 2023

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate on the application of the yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) lasers for acupoints irradiation. Methods : We conducted a systematic search for peer-reviewed studies published from inception to November 2023, in the following electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science in English, Science ON, Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS) and Research Information Sharing Service (RISS) in Korean, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang in Chinese, and Japan Science Technology Information Aggregator, Electronic (J-STAGE) and Citation Information by NII (CiNii) in Japanese. Inclusion criteria were original articles including clinical and experimental studies related with YAG lasers for acupoints including Ashi or meridian sinews. Results : Among the 8 selected studies, there were 7 studies on human subjects and 1 study on animals, 7 studies on Nd:YAG (1,064 nm) laser, and 1 study on Er:YAG (2,940 nm) laser. A total of 16 acupoints were used, 15 of which were in the face and 1 of which was located in the foot. In addition, there were two studies using Ashi. 4 studies looked at the effect of pain relief, 2 studies looked at safety, 1 study looked at changes in blood flow, and 1 study looked at the effect of skin care. There were no reported adverse events, and the YAG laser was confirmed to be safe and effective in pain relief, beautifying the skin, and increasing blood flow. Conclusions : We suggest that high intensity YAG lasers can be applied to laser acupuncture or laser moxibustion. YAG lasers are considered to be worth using for various clinical indications of Korean medicine because of photobiomodulation effects, analgesic action, and deep penetration depth. Further scientific research and clinical evidences should be warranted.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제33권11호
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• pp.876-886
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• 2023

두경부암(HNC)의 경우, 외과적 개입은 환자의 삶의 질에 심각한 영향을 미칠 수 있으며, 화학요법을 병행하게 된다. 그러나 화학요법에는 현저한 부작용이 있으므로 환자의 고통을 최소화하기 위한 보조 방법의 개발이 필요하다. 천궁(Ligusticum chuanxiong)은 동양 의학에서 뇌혈관 장애 및 두통에 사용되는 천연 허브이다. 본 연구에서는 네트워크 기반 약리학 및 분자 도킹 분석을 통해 천궁의 근본적인 항암기전을 예측하였다. 본 연구에서 HNC와 관련된 천궁의 공통 유전자를 밝혀내어 신경 활성 리간드의 대사 및 신경 전달 물질 경로와의 연관성을 확인했다. 본 연구는 천궁의 성분 중 하나인 (Z)-ligustilide 가 암세포 활성화에 관련된 heat shock protein 90의 ATP 결합 부위를 공유함을 입증했다. 이 결과는 천궁이 보조 항암제 개발을 위한 유망한 후보임을 시사하며, 향 후 더욱 새롭고 안전한 항암제의 연구개발에 과학적 근거를 제시하는 새로운 발견이다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.135-147
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• 2024

Objectives The aim of this study is to investigate the research trends in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment for pes anserine bursitis using the search results from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Methods We searched for clinical studies on pes anserine bursitis in the CNKI electronic database. We analyzed the publication year, study type, participant demographics, treatment methods and duration, evaluation criteria, adverse events, and the results of each article. Results Seventeen studies published from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2024 were selected. Among the 17 selected studies, 14 were randomized controlled trials and 2 were case reports. The most frequently used treatment intervention was acupuncture. Nine types of acupuncture were identified, including electro-acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, acupotomy, floating acupuncture, and other new types of acupuncture. The most commonly used evaluation outcome was effective rate. Conclusions Various TCM treatments for pes anserine bursitis were introduced, and we could identify the effectiveness of TCM in treating pes anserine bursitis. However, it is anticipated that more well-designed and high-quality evaluation studies will be required in the future.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권4호
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• pp.914-922
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• 2021

목적 이 연구는 갑상선 미세유두암을 고주파 절제술로 치료한 후 10년 이상 경과 관찰한 환자들의 결과를 통해 효과와 안전성을 평가하고자 했다. 대상과 방법 2006년 11월부터 2009년 12월까지 갑상선 미세유두암을 고주파 절제술로 치료받은 환자 5명을 대상으로 하였다. 이 환자들은 모두 조직검사를 통해 갑상선 미세유두암으로 진단을 받았고, 병변은 갑상선 내에 국한되어 있었으며, 전이의 증거가 없었고, 수술이나 전신마취가 의학적으로 부적합하거나 수술을 거부한 환자들이었다. 고주파 절제술은 고주파 발생기와 냉각기를 사용하여 한 명의 영상의학과 의사가 시행하였다. 우리는 시술과 연관된 부작용, 소작된 종양의 변화, 재발 여부, 국소 또는 림프절 전이 등에 대해 초음파 영상 소견과 의무 기록을 토대로 분석하였다. 결과 평균 경과 관찰기간은 130.6개월(범위, 121~159개월) 이었다. 세 명의 환자는 한 번의 고주파 절제술을, 두 명의 환자는 두 번의 시술을 받았다. 다섯 명의 환자 모두 시술과 연관된 부작용은 보이지 않았다. 다섯 개 중 세 개의 종양은 시술 후 완전히 사라졌으며 두 개의 종양은 최소한의 흔적으로 남아 평균 16.8개월의 경과 관찰기간 동안 큰 변화가 없었다. 가장 최근의 경과관찰에서 다섯 명의 환자 모두 국소 전이나 림프절 전이는 보이지 않았고 갑상선 글로불린(thyroglobulin)의 수치도 정상 범위였다. 결론 고주파 절제술은 수술에 부적합하거나 수술을 거부하는 저위험 갑상선 미세유두암 환자들에 대해서 효과적이고 안전한 치료법이 될 수 있다.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.25-30
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• 2012

목적: 3-T 자기공명영상장치에서 시행한 3D-FLAIR 및 3D-T1-FFE-FS영상에서의 정상안면신경의 조영증강 양상의 비교가 그 목적이다. 대상과 방법: 측두골 자기공명영상을 촬영한 환자 중 안면신경이상의 과거력이 없는 20명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 두 명의 영상의학전문의가 정상안면신경의 조영증강을 평가하기 위해 조영증강 전후의 3D-T1-FFE-FS영상과 3D-FLAIR영상을 2주 간격으로 독립적으로 분석하였다. 안면신경은 5개의 분절로 나누었고 조영증강의 정도는 없거나 약하게 혹은 강하게 되는 경우로 나누어 분석하였다. 결과: 3D-FLAIR영상에서 한 명의 평가자가 두 예의 안면신경 슬부에 약한 조영증강이 있다고 보았다. 3D-T1-FFE-FS영상에서는 13예의 안면신경에서 최소 한 분절 이상 조영증강이 있다고 하였고, 최소 한 명의 평가자가 안면신경의 총 100개 분절 중 17개의 분절에서 조영증강이 있다고 분석하였으며, 유양분절의 빈도가 가장 높았다. 3D-T1-FFE-FS영상에서 정상안면신경의 조영증강에 대한 평가자간의 일치도는 ${\kappa}$값 0.589로 우수하였다. 결론: 3D-T1-FFE-FS영상과 달리 3D-FLAIR영상에서 정상안면신경은 거의 조영증강되지 않는다.